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Barbara Palmer
Oct 14, 20213 min read
Action to Words
Action to words. My friend’s daughter published a book. She is 16. And she made the Amazon Bestseller List. The book is powerful and...
Barbara Palmer
Jul 1, 20213 min read
Priorities
Priorities. The phone rings. “This is the high school. There is nothing to be worried about.” I’m not worried, I don’t have a child at...
Barbara Palmer
Mar 31, 20212 min read
Mom
My mother turns 80 today. As I reflect on my relationship with her, I thought I would share what I have learned, directly and in...
Barbara Palmer
Nov 17, 20203 min read
Mind-FULL-ness
Uninspired. Like you, my world has gotten very small. I’m a hugger with few I am allowed to hug. A traveler not allowed to venture. ...
Barbara Palmer
Sep 18, 20204 min read
Boundaries
Boundaries. It has never been more important to establish and try to hold boundaries. I emphasize ‘try’ because there may be times or...
Barbara Palmer
Sep 1, 20203 min read
Tithe
The concept of tithing to a religious organization has always been tied to donations, but recently (and oddly, I might add), I have been...
Barbara Palmer
Aug 20, 20202 min read
For Now
For Now. Powerful words that help with perspective and preparation. As a self-described realist, ‘for now’ allows me to be present, but...
Barbara Palmer
Aug 6, 20202 min read
I'm Tired
I’m Tired. I imagine you are tired too. Clients, partners, friends, and family, I hear similar stories on each call: lack of motivation,...
Barbara Palmer
Jul 16, 20203 min read
Delegation @Home + @Work
One of my favorite training modules is on Delegation. The tips are actionable both @home and @work, with co-workers, partners, and kids....
Barbara Palmer
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Lead in This Moment
A client reached out today asking for wisdom for this time. I immediately said that I didn’t think I had any. Like many of you, I spent...
Barbara Palmer
May 25, 20202 min read
1950's Family Values
What is old is new again.I have been struck lately by the way friends and colleagues have been describing the past 2 months.
Barbara Palmer
Apr 30, 20201 min read
Permission
You have permission. I am not a therapist or grief counselor. I am not a mental health professional. I am a coach and I often help people...
Barbara Palmer
Apr 24, 20201 min read
Make Your Bed
Growing up, we were required to make our bed. Not after we brushed our teeth or showered; the minute our feet hit the ground. It's ironic...
Barbara Palmer
Apr 17, 20203 min read
Stay@"Home"
There has been a lot written about self-quarantine interpersonal dynamics: feelings of isolation by those home alone, not enough...
Barbara Palmer
Apr 7, 20201 min read
Not a Normal Friday
It's Friday. Not a normal Friday, but a Friday which normally would mean eating out either tonight or sometime over the weekend. If it...
Barbara Palmer
Mar 30, 20202 min read
Live Your Values
These are extraordinary times. We are each being challenged in ways we could not have imagined even a few short weeks ago. And it is...
Barbara Palmer
Mar 8, 20202 min read
Work From Home
With more companies closing offices and requiring workers work from home, it occurred to me that not everyone is adept at this paradigm...
Barbara Palmer
Mar 6, 20201 min read
Spring Forward
More daylight awaits with the changing of the clocks this weekend which may impact your child's sleep habits.
Barbara Palmer
Feb 7, 20202 min read
The magic of "What if..."
What If... What if you could get to your desired outcome by redirecting a conversation, without having to say no? What if two simple...
Barbara Palmer
Dec 17, 20192 min read
Win Bucket
When we are children, parents use a sticker chart or marble jar to reward desired behavior. Do something right, earn a sticker or marble.
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